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WI SB40
WI SB40Flags flown, hung, or displayed from a flagpole or the exterior of state and local buildings and eliminating a related administrative rule.
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Introduced
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
In Committee
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits, with certain exceptions, any flag other than the U.S. flag and the flag of the state of Wisconsin from being flown, hung, or displayed from a flagpole or the exterior of any state office building or facility, including the state capitol, or from any local government building or school building. The bill also repeals an administrative rule that includes a similar requirement but authorizes the governor to direct otherwise.
AI Summary
This bill establishes strict regulations about which flags can be flown on flagpoles or exteriors of state and local government buildings, including schools. Specifically, only the U.S. flag, the Wisconsin state flag, and flags of state agencies are generally permitted. However, the bill provides numerous exceptions for flags that can be displayed under certain circumstances, such as POW/MIA flags, military-related flags, tribal flags, flags of bordering states, first responder flags, and flags at transportation facilities. The bill explicitly prohibits flags related to political parties, social causes, sexual orientation, gender identity, ideological viewpoints, or those associated with holidays. Importantly, the bill does not restrict flag displays on Native American reservation lands or on government properties leased to private entities. Additionally, the bill repeals a previous administrative rule that had similar flag display requirements. The legislation aims to standardize and limit flag displays on public buildings, with the intent of maintaining a neutral and focused visual environment for government spaces.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (16)
Dan Feyen (R)*,
Cory Tomczyk (R)*,
David Armstrong (R),
Elijah Behnke (R),
Robert Brooks (R),
Barbara Dittrich (R),
Joy Goeben (R),
Chanz Green (R),
Rick Gundrum (R),
Brent Jacobson (R),
Dan Knodl (R),
Rob Kreibich (R),
Dave Murphy (R),
Jerry O'Connor (R),
William Penterman (R),
Chuck Wichgers (R),
Last Action
Read first time and referred to Committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs (on 02/12/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb40 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB40.pdf |
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